PhoneLifespan

iQOO 12 vs 15 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.38 per month of safe use, while the iQOO 12 runs out in Nov 2028 ($19.42/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iQOO 12 66 · 15 Pro 74 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Vivo iQOO 12 $560
Buy with care$19.42/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Xiaomi 15 Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.38/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
iQOO 12 9015 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iQOO 12 9215 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iQOO 12 7915 Pro 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iQOO 12 8015 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iQOO 12 3415 Pro 63

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 24 months longer than the iQOO 12.

Value
iQOO 12 6615 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 1215 Pro
Price (street)$560$650
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh6,100 mAh
Charging120W wired90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight199 g213 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Oct 2030
iQOO 12 full verdict →15 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.